Xi Jinping and Christian Stocker Discuss China-Austria Cooperation
President Xi Jinping met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing to expand cooperation in AI and green energy while addressing trade frictions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing on November 6, 2026, to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During the meeting, Xi characterized China as a partner capable of helping Europe address its challenges rather than being the source of its problems, and he urged the resolution of economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation.
Xi proposed expanding bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, new-energy vehicles, the digital economy, and green development. These initiatives align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030. The discussions focused on fostering emerging industries and expanding opening-up within the service sector.
Chancellor Stocker reaffirmed Austria's commitment to the one-China policy and its strategic partnership with China. He called for strengthened cooperation in investment, science, and technology, while expressing support for the broader development of EU-China relations and global efforts regarding multilateralism and climate change.
